Aging in Place Remodels: No Step Entries
The entry is # 1 on most people’s agenda when they start to imagine getting in and out of their house. Almost everyone wants to Age in Place. Too many of us are forced to move, losing the comforts and familiarity of our home, because we cannot get in the door.
Finding the Right Residential Elevator
By Tom M Smith As individuals grow older, climbing up and down the stairs becomes a wearisome as well as hazardous task. It is then
Universal Design Tailors Remodeling For Special Needs
Mackmiller’s design team’s challenge was to convert the original 29-square-foot bathroom into a 60-square-foot space that would incorporate elements of universal design and consider the needs of everyone using the space.
User Friendly and Good Looking
“Seriously, cool and beautiful,” writes Chazzy. She’s talking about two universal design inspired homes featured in the New York Times. Both remodels show that accessible can be beautiful.
Your Kitchen As You Age
Your Kitchen As You Age: What To Change And What To Keep The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. On
Zero Cost Adaptation Universal Design Bathroom
“One of the distinguishing features of universal design is that the result needs to work well for a wider range of users than standard design
Remodeling, Moving or Building? Plan Twice, Do Once.
Remodeling, Moving or Building? There’s on old carpenter’s saying, “Measure twice, cut once.” The idea is that if you measure carefully and then cut, you can
Thoughtful Design Leads to Increased Accessibility for All
Did you know that nearly 40% of Americans over the age of 65 are living with at least one disability according to the U.S. Census Bureau? Despite this
Raising The Bar, err, The Wall
Like the idea of walk-in bath tub but hate the look? Fret no more! Kohler has raised the bar (so to speak) for accessible bathing